NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) Benchmark
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
The NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) is the NVIDIA graphics card we cover on this page. Here you'll find its real gaming performance — average FPS (frames per second) across the 20 most popular games at 1080p, 1440p (2K) and 4K (UHD) — its uplift with AI upscaling (DLSS/FSR/XeSS), key specs such as its 12 GB of VRAM, and comparisons with similar GPUs. All figures are estimates from our engine on a reference CPU.
Specifications
- Brand
- NVIDIA
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Power Draw (TDP)
- 250W
- Tier
- Enthusiast
- Release Year
- 2016
Performance Scores
Average gaming performance (2026)
The NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) averages 48 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 36 at 1440p and 17 at 4K across the 20 most popular games (estimated). Built for 1080p; in demanding games, lowering quality or enabling upscaling helps.
FPS in Popular Games
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slay the Spire 2 | 197 | 135 | 52 | Excellent |
| Pathologic 3 | 51 | 39 | 19 | Acceptable |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 45 | 34 | 16 | Acceptable |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 45 | 34 | 16 | Acceptable |
| Subnautica 2 | 45 | 34 | 16 | Acceptable |
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 43 | 33 | 16 | Acceptable |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 41 | 32 | 15 | Acceptable |
| Marathon | 41 | 32 | 15 | Acceptable |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 41 | 32 | 15 | Acceptable |
| 007 First Light | 41 | 32 | 15 | Acceptable |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 41 | 32 | 15 | Acceptable |
| Nioh 3 | 41 | 32 | 15 | Acceptable |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 39 | 30 | 14 | Acceptable |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 37 | 28 | 14 | Acceptable |
| Pragmata | 37 | 28 | 14 | Acceptable |
| Resident Evil Requiem | 37 | 28 | 14 | Acceptable |
| Fable | 37 | 28 | 14 | Acceptable |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 37 | 28 | 14 | Acceptable |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 36 | 27 | 13 | Acceptable |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 33 | 25 | 12 | Acceptable |
Performance with AI upscaling
Estimated average FPS with FSR enabled, which renders at a lower resolution and reconstructs the image for more frames. Quality and Performance modes trade sharpness for FPS differently.
| Resolution | Native | FSR Quality | FSR Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 48 | 60 | 70 |
| 1440p | 36 | 49 | 59 |
| 4K | 17 | 25 | 31 |
Estimated values. The real gain varies by game and by how the technology is implemented.
Best CPU for the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) & bottleneck
The CPU you pair with the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) matters mostly at 1080p; at 1440p and 4K the graphics card itself sets the pace (you are GPU-bound) and the processor is almost irrelevant.
A AMD Ryzen 5 5600 already gets the most out of the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) with no bottleneck. Moving to a pricier processor barely adds frames.
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) FPS with different CPUs
| Processor (CPU) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600Sweet spot | 48 | 36 | 17 |
| Intel Core i5-12400 | 48 | 36 | 17 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 48 | 36 | 17 |
| Intel Core i9-14900K | 49 | 37 | 17 |
Will your CPU bottleneck the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)?
At 1440p and 4K there is no bottleneck: the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) is the limiting component, so any decent modern CPU performs the same. At 1080p a weak processor can hold back a few frames in CPU-heavy games (strategy, simulation or AI-heavy open worlds). As a rule of thumb, a fairly recent 6-core CPU avoids bottlenecking this card.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) good for 1080p, 1440p and 4K?
At 1080p Ultra it averages around 48 FPS; at 1440p (2K) it drops to 36 FPS and at 4K (UHD) to 17 FPS across the most popular games. At higher resolutions, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps restore smoothness.
How many FPS (frames per second) are enough?
30 FPS is the playable minimum, 60 FPS the comfortable standard, and 120-144+ FPS ideal for high-refresh monitors or competitive play. In the tables the colour shows the level: green 120+, blue 60+, amber 30+ and red below.
Ultra vs High quality: is it worth it?
Dropping from Ultra to High is barely noticeable yet usually raises FPS by 15-25%. If you want more performance from the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal), High quality is almost always the best balance of sharpness and smoothness.
Will the CPU bottleneck the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)?
It depends on the processor and resolution. At 1080p the CPU matters more and an older CPU can bottleneck; at 1440p and 4K the graphics card leads. These figures use a balanced reference CPU.
How much VRAM does the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) have, and is it enough?
The NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) has 12 GB of VRAM (video memory). As a guide, 8 GB is the practical minimum for 1080p, 12 GB is recommended for 1440p, and 16 GB or more for 4K and the games of the coming years.